HC Deb 26 November 1917 vol 99 c1672W
Sir R. COOPER

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he has instituted a searching investigation into the cause of the fire at the Midland goods yard, Kensington, on the evening of the 18th November; and if he has requested the co-operation of the Home Office in the inquiry?

Mr. WARDLE

No question of railway working would seem to be involved, and an inquiry by the Board of Trade would hardly seem to be necessary.

Sir R. COOPER

asked what quantity of coal was destroyed by fire on the evening of the 18th November at the Midland goods yard, Kensington?

Mr. WARDLE

I am informed that approximately 350 tons of coal were destroyed on the occasion in question.